"The Boy Cried" is a story about a young boy who repeatedly deceives his village by falsely claiming that a wolf is attacking his sheep. His cries for help lead the villagers to rush to his aid, only to find that there is no danger. Eventually, when a real wolf appears, the boy cries out again, but this time the villagers do not believe him. As a result, the wolf attacks his sheep, illustrating the consequences of lying and the importance of trust in a community.